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Chinese Buffet Style Crab Casserole

This tasty Chinese buffet inspired imitation crab casserole is absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and cheesy. It is a savory casserole that is perfect for a large group or family gathering. Scroll to the bottom & click the link for Amy's  original very detailed blog post with many more step by step pictures.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 people

 Calories 350cal


Equipment

Oven adjusted to center rack position

medium mixing bowl

cutting board & knife

Measuring cups & spoons 

2-quart casserole dish


Ingredients

8 ounces real or imitation crab meat, flake style

6 ounces cream cheese

¼ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

4 ounces shredded swiss cheese *you can add more if you like it cheesy

4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese *you can add more if you like it cheesy

¾ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1½ tablespoons green onions, diced optional*

1 medium Vidalia onion sliced in ¼" rings and then halved.


Instructions

Gently pull apart your flake-style crab meat.

In a food processor grate the swiss cheese and cheddar. Set aside any extra cheese and place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Slice your Vidalia onion into thin rings that are about a quarter of an inch thick and then half them.

Add the crab meat and onions to a medium bowl followed by the room temperature cream cheese, mayo, worcestershire sauce, and sour cream. Sprinkle in the dry spices, and swiss cheese; combine.

Place the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350°F.

Sprinkle with green onion before serving and enjoy warm!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 873IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 1mg

-Recipe By: Amy Desrosiers

-From: https://www.savvysavingcouple.net/chinese-buffet-crab-casserole/

BawCraftWorx
Matt's Crab Casserole
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons A-1 sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
dash of salt
dash of red pepper
dash of black pepper
1 lb. egg noodles
1 lb. lump crab meat
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch

Preparation:
Cook egg noodles until tender. 
Take milk and heat; add flour and cornstarch. 
Thicken and then set aside. 
Mix crab meat and noodles to thickened milk. 
Mix in sauces and salt and pepper to taste. 
Bake in oven at 375 degrees F.

Cheese Sauce: (optional)

Ingredients:
1 stick margarine or butter
1/2 lb. any mild cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:
Melt cheese and butter in double boiler. Season. 
Pour over casserole before baking.

BawCraftWorx

Ingredients
* 2 Tbsp. KRAFT SIGNATURE Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
* 1/2 lb. (225 g) uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
* 120 g fettuccine, uncooked
* 1 tomato, chopped
* 60 g (1/4 of 250-g pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
* 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves, divided
* 2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Parmesan Finely Shredded Cheese

Instructions
1. POUR dressing over shrimp in small bowl; cover. Refrigerate 20 min. to marinate. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat large skillet on medium heat; add shrimp. Cook 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently. Remove shrimp from skillet, using slotted spoon; cover to keep warm. Set aside.
2. ADD tomatoes, cream cheese and 1 Tbsp. of the basil to same skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until well blended. Add shrimp; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
3. DRAIN pasta. Place on large serving platter; top with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. basil and the shredded cheese.

Serves: 2
Prep: 20 min.
Total: 50 min.
How to Sauce It Up:
If you prefer it saucier, stir a small amount of milk into the shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (1-3/4 cups (425 ml)):
540 calories, 23g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 180mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fibre, 5g sugars, 33g protein, 20%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 20%DV calcium, 35%DV iron 

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